Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Madonna never fails to turn the Met Gala into her own personal runway, and the 2026 version was no exception. The Material Girl, who is gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated album Confessions II, had a surprise in store this…

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “Fifty-three years.” That’s how long Bad Bunny joked his old-age transformation took for the 2026 Met Gala. In reality, says his prosthetics designer Mike Marino, the day-of process took three hours—plus a half-hour of makeup removal at the end of the night…

Sarah HanSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Makeup can be as fun as it is beginner-friendly. Take the best eye shadow sticks, for example: These versatile, travel-friendly formulas can be used as an everyday, all-over lid color, smudged out for a smoky look, or more precisely drawn as eyeliner.…

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story A good fragrance has always been an act of branding: You’re woodsy and mysterious, you’re light and fresh, you’re sweet and floral. For many, fragrance is not just an accessory; it’s an identity. So it’s no wonder that consumers today have looked for…

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story What's your season? ICYMI, seasonal color analysis has made quite the comeback in recent years, and if you're in the market for some soft summer makeup inspiration, look no further than Julia Fox, whose vintage pageant queen glam details are equal parts…

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It's been a few days, but we're still thinking about SZA's makeup from the 2026 Met Gala! The Grammy winner teamed up with makeup artist Sophia Sinot for her Met Gala glam, a radiant combination of marigold yellow, rose, and orchid tones…

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Did you see photos of the inimitable Bad Bunny at the Met Gala? Old Bunny! Or, as one writer described him: Bad Rabbit. Looking very much like a Diego Velázquez portrait of an aging Madrid nobleman, with a manicured gray beard and mustache,…